You will receive enough sample cups to taste all of the contestants chili's. You will also receive 2 vote tickets for Amateur, 2 vote tickets for Professional, and 1 vote ticket to Fire and Vice. Spoon, napkin and contestant list will be included as well. Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.

Make a day of it with your tasting kit AND 2 sheets of raffle tickets (26 tickets per sheet). We will be collecting prizes from individuals and businesses in the area for a 3:00pm give away. All prizes will have an approx. value of $75 and up. Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable. Extra sheets of raffle tickets available for $10/sheet

Join the fray to compete for the chance to win cash prizes (and other stuff!) Each entry will get you a cooking spot, cooks thank you gifts, free sheet of raffle tickets and a day to help a great cause serving up your famous secret recipe chili. Once purchased, spot is non-refundable. 2 gallons minimum of chili. Amateur cooks rules: You must cook on-site. NO foods may be prepared at home. You will have to apply for a temporary vendor permit with OC Dept. of Health (free). You will be forwarded the link to apply AND an instruction sheet with all the answers provided so it will be a breeze (Do not send money for the permit!) Remember that this is a RED CHILI only contest!) Rules:CHEERs to Braeside Contestant rules: Red Chili Only. Consisting of cubed, shredded and/or ground animal protein or vegetable protein, spices, tomato product and secret stuff! Vegetables and beans optional and encouraged. Amateur cooks: All cooking must be done on-site. You will receive a link for a temporary vendor license application along with instructions to fill it out properly. There is NO FEE as we are a fundraising operation and all money raised will go to the camp, so all fees are waived. Follow the instructions when filling out the application. No foods can be cooked or prepared in your home kitchen. NONE! All chili must be cooked to a temp of 165 degrees and then can be held and served at 140 degrees. Please bring your own thermometer or ask a cooks liaison for help. Contestants responsible for all cooking, warming and serving equipment as well as tables, tents, chairs, and booth decorations (CHEERs will have a small amount of kitchenware and pots that may be borrowed but are VERY limited). CHEERs will provide sample cups, spoons, napkins and vote buckets. Hand washing stations will be provided and washing of utensils can be done in the sinks of the cafeteria should the need arise. We will have helpers available to assist in washing on the fly or filling in as needed at your booth. Contestants are responsible for keeping a list of all ingredients (not amounts or measurements and not in any specific order that would give away any secrets) for the guest if needed to ascertain allergens or food products that are not allowed (for whatever reason) in their diet. Please make sure it specifies which proteins are used (ex.beef, pork, chicken, TVP, tofu, wombat, emu), all possible gluten ingredients (ex. soy sauce), nut or nut oils (ex. peanut oil to saute’) or less known allergies (ex. garlic). Be specific in how the ingredient is added (ex. Fresh garlic or powdered garlic. It can make a difference.) Let’s keep our guests safe! You do NOT have to keep this displayed. Only use when asked by the guest. All alcoholic beverages inside the booth must be in unmarked and covered cup ware to avoid spilling in the sample foods. (It happens, believe me!) Think Yeti covered drink-ware, etc. Judges will be judging your chili only! No sauces cheeses, chips or other accompaniments will be considered for official judging. People's Choice samples can be whatever insanity you deem necessary. Get wild! Guests are NOT allowed to touch any toppings or serving equipment.